Category Archives: Local News

The judge in an Opelika murder trial sent the jury home early after a defense witness disruption in court. A witness for the defense changed her story while on the stand in the Montavious Askew murder trial

A house fire on Courtland Avenue in Columbus has been declared a total loss. 

Black Enterprise has announced its 50 most powerful women in corporate America. Making the list this year is Aflac president Teresa White and Aflac senior vice president Laree Daniel.

Auburn Police have reported the passing of retired Chief Frank M. DeGrafenried also known as Buddy. DeGrafenried started his career in 1977 and served the citizens of Auburn for over 33 years. 

WTVM and Steve Crump from our sister station sat down with one of the trailblazers of the civil rights movement, Andrew Young. The former United Nations Ambassador and Atlanta mayor gave us some insight on his experience

The remains, found in 2005 were finally been identified as Latasha Lashelle Smith. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan and Chief Deputy Coroner Freeman Worely said police have located her parents in California, Smith’s home state.

 For the second year in a row, the Shaw High School academic decathlon team placed as a top finisher in the state completion.

Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson gave a statement on Wednesday regarding the closure of her alma mater, Sweet Briar College.

The Columbus Parks and Recreation are hosting an event to fight against hunger on Saturday March 8 starting at 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Professionals from across the area are coming together to think of new ways to help military service members and their families who come in contact with the justice system.This initiative is the National Council of Juvenile and